Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Irish Brigade
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
1. Irish Brigade Marker
Army of the Potomac
Killed Wounded Missing
69th NY 10 95 23
88th NY 17 97 13
63rd NY 2 38 4
28th MA 14 124 28
116th PA 7 67 14
who put God, country, and duty before self,
we must never forget
the sacrifices they made for our freedom.
Erin go braugh.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1862.
Location. 38° 17.832′ N, 77° 27.249′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Sophia Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Other markers no longer nearby. Fredericksburg City Dock (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . 'Undaunted Courage': The Irish at Fredericksburg. A three part series on the Irish Brigade, by Joseph E. Gannon and published on The Wild Geese Today webpage. In 1862, the second year of America's Civil War, Meagher's Irish Brigade made two of the most gallant charges in American history, crashing bloodily against a Confederate strongpoint at Antietam's "Bloody Lane" and, 87 days later, attacking Confederates, many Irish, behind Fredericksburg's "Stone Wall." (Submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
2. Irish Brigade Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, July 18, 2008
3. Irish Brigade Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
4. 69th New York (Irish Brigade) Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
5. 88th New York (Irish Brigade) Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
6. 63rd New York (Irish Brigade) Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
7. 28th Massachusetts (Irish Brigade) Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
8. 116th Pennsylvania (Irish Brigade) Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
9. Irish Brigade Marker
An AMTRAK train is crossing the railroad bridge in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,617 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2022, by Anonymous of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
